Description
A rich and creamy Alfredo pasta meets bold, smoky blackened chicken in this irresistible dish. Perfect for those who love a bit of spice with their comfort food, this recipe combines tender pasta tossed in a buttery Parmesan cream sauce with juicy chicken coated in a flavorful Cajun spice blend. Quick to prepare and sure to impress, it’s an ideal meal for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix the blackening spices in a bowl.
- Pat chicken dry and coat with the spice mix.
- Cook pasta al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet; sear chicken on medium-high heat 4-5 minutes each side. Remove and rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and simmer gently. Stir in Parmesan until smooth and thickened.
- Toss pasta in sauce, adding pasta water if needed to loosen.
- Slice chicken and serve atop pasta. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and texture.
- Let chicken rest before slicing for juicy meat.
- Adjust cayenne pepper for preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Fusion (Italian & Cajun)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg